CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
650 US HWY 441 N, The Villages FL 32159 · 352.430.1304
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
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APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 32 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 at front line. 1 in rear kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. -Butter at wait station. -Salad on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. -Mixer head flaking paint off.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving under hand sink on cook line. -Under grill.
May 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw chicken stored behind spinach balls.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Calamari 49f. Less than 4 hours, manager discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. -Butter at wait station. -Salad on cook line.
Ceiling tile missing. -Dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. -Mixer head flaking paint off.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -In kitchen. -Walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Top oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Left hand sink on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving under hand sink on cook line. -Under grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -2 bags Grill baste prepped 05/01, still in bag.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under 6 burner.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Ice cream freezer on line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Knives and spatulas in 104f.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Left side of cook line.
Nov 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Alfredo 10/31. 13 gallons. -Chicken soup 10/31. 20 gallons. -Lentil soup 11/01. 11 gallons. -Beef base 10/31. 10 gallons.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chicken 47f. Over 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 47f. Over 4 hours. -Butter 67f.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Icy hot over prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Exterior of warming pan. -White cutting board on cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -At wait station. -Masher in rear hand sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -Salads, Butter.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Oven door handle. -Oven knobs.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -Clean racks and bowls at ware wash.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Sweater stored on boxes of sauce.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Plastic rack holding forks and knives.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Cook line. -Under cook line equipment. -Floor drain under ice machine. -Dry storage.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under 6 burner.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Ice cream freezer on line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Knives and spatulas in 104f.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Left side of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under all cook line equipment. -Exterior of ovens. -Exterior of bread slicer at wait station. -Exterior of flour bin.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored by slicer at wait station.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -Alfredo 10/31. 13 gallons. -Chicken soup 10/31. 20 gallons. -Lentil soup 11/01. 11 gallons. -Beef base 10/31. 10 gallons.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -On cook line.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade. -White cutting board in rear prep.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink on soda syrup box.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Rear prep line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -On cookline.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Rear oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Some hoods.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Cold water handle stripped on handsink in warewash.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Small reach in freezer on cookline.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On prep cooler.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 at front line. 1 in rear kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Calamari 47f, 53f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager added ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. Manager discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In warewash.
Food stored on floor. -Case of buns walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of breading container
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored on top of dessert cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board in rear prep.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In warewash.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored on ice machine.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -In warewash.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -At wait station.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In warewash.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -In warewash.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on dessert cooler.
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